I just think that is the wrong approach to come to the forum and only do bounty campaigns. After some time many actually realize that they have earned almost nothing, and that they are still a newbie with 0 merits.
I totally agree.
When I discovered this forum the merit system was already implemented, and I realized that merits and a good account were the most valuable thing I could get here.
I tried to join some bounties, but I realized that participating in bounties would damage my reputation (all those proof of authentitcatiion posts), so I didn't participate any (1 or two only, which I earned a few bucks, but much more from sig campaigns).